Use the papers as artworks in themselves, or as backgrounds or collage elements in other works.
MATERIALS:
- Absorbent, smooth watercolor paper
- Liquid fabric dyes
- Leaves with prominent veins
- Pane of glass or plexi, and heavy books
- Arrange a variety of leaves (different sizes and shapes) on a pre-dampened sheet of watercolor paper. Add a few grasses here and there if you like.
- Flood the paper with vivid, beautiful colors of liquid fabric dye. (Liquid watercolor paints or inks work, too.) Select a few colors, lighter and darker, that work well together.
- Place the sheet of glass on top, and a heavy book to weigh it down. Let dry overnight. Try several of these, since results can be mixed.
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Hi Paula:
ReplyDeleteDo you suggest a watery mixture, or does a thicker mixture work best. I know either would produce unique effects. What do you prefer?
Sandi, thanks so much for asking! I like to put down a watery mixture that's lighter first, and then lay in some darker, intense areas around the foliage.
ReplyDeleteHi Paula -
ReplyDeleteDo you put your leaves vein-side down on the paper?
And thank you for all that you do for your readers (fans!).
Cheryl's question reminded me of something else...you can put your leaves down vein-side to the paper below them, but you can also add a paper sandwich of sorts, and lay another sheet of paper on top of the leaves before the glass goes down!
ReplyDeletePaula at Mixed Media Manic
Hi, Paula -
ReplyDeleteThat's a great "two-for-one" idea. The paper underneath the leaves would have more defined veins, and the paper on top of the leaves would have a more subtle pattern, but... two-for-one nevertheless - and I love two-for-one!
Thank you, Paula!